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Communication People Good Information Means Kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn Noun System

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[N-PLURAL 复数名词](尤指依靠电或无线电波的)通信系统,通信 Communications are the systems and processes that are used to communicate or broadcast information, especially by means of electricity or radio waves.
  [oft N n]
  • ...a communications satellite.

    通讯卫星

  • ...communications equipment.

    通讯设备

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[N-COUNT 可数名词]消息;信息 A communication is a message.
  [FORMAL 正式]
  • The ambassador has brought with him a communication from the President.

    大使带来了总统的口信。

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    Oxford com·mu·ni·ca·tion AWL / kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn ; NAmE kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn / noun 1 [uncountable ] the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information 表达;交流;交际;传递 Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. 说话是人与人之间最快捷的沟通方法。 All channels of communication need to be kept open. 所有沟通渠道都得保持畅通无阻。 Doctors do not always have good communication skills. 医生不一定都具备良好的交际能力。 non-verbal communication 非言语交际 We are in regular communication by email. 我们定期通过电子邮件联系。 2 [uncountable ] ( alsocommunications [plural ] ) methods of sending information, especially telephones, radio, computers, etc. or roads and railways 通信;交通联系 communication systems/links/technology 通信系统╱线路╱技术 The new airport will improve communications between the islands. 新机场将改善岛屿间的交通联系。 Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. 大雪使得与外界的通信联系中断了三天。 3 [countable ] ( formal) a message, letter or telephone call 信息;书信;电话 a communication from the leader of the party 来自政党领袖的信息 communication communications com·mu·ni·ca·tion / kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn ; NAmE kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn /
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    communicationcom‧mu‧ni‧ca‧tion /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ ●●● S2 W1 noun
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    1[uncountable] the process by which people exchange information or express their thoughts and feelings:  Good communication is vital in a large organization. Radio was the pilot’s only means of communication.2communications a)[plural] ways of sending information, especially using radio, telephone, or computers:  Modern communications are enabling more people to work from home. b)[plural] roads, railways etc that are used for travelling and sending goodscommunication with Paris has good communications with many European cities. c)[uncountable] the study of using radio, television, cinema etc to communicate:  a diploma in communications3[uncountable] the way people express themselves so that other people will understand:  a week’s course in improving communication skills There has been a breakdown in communication (=failure to communicate).4be in communication with somebody formal to talk or write to someone regularly5[countable] formal a letter, message, or telephone call:  a communication from the Ministry of DefenceCOLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 3phrasesa means of communication (=a way of exchanging information)· There were no roads and no means of communication with the people in the mountains.a line/channel of communication (=a way of exchanging information, especially in an organization)· It's important to maintain good lines of communication between managers and staff.a form/method/system of communication (=something you use to exchange information)· At university, lectures are the main form of communication.a medium of communication (=a way of exchanging information, especially through television, art, music etc)· Photography is a very popular medium of communication.a lack of communication· Disagreements are often due to a lack of communication.a breakdown in communication (=a failure)· Differences in language and traditions can lead to a breakdown in communication.adjectivesgood communication· In our company, there is good communication between the various departments.poor communication· There was poor communication between the air traffic controllers and the aircraft.effective communication· Effective communication plays a key role in the democratic process.direct communication· The new system allows more direct communication between teachers and parents.open communication (=involving everyone in a group)· The system is aimed at creating trust and open communication.mass communication (=involving many people in a country, the world etc)· Television, radio and other forms of mass communication have made the world a global village.human communication· Speech is the most effective method of human communication.verbal communication (=with words)· This activity is designed to improve students' verbal communication skills.non-verbal communication (=without words)· Your appearance and movements are both forms of non-verbal communication.electronic communication (=using computers)· Electronic communication encourages more information exchange.two-way communication (=in both directions)· Train drivers need two-way communication with the signal box at all times.verbsestablish communication· My job is to establish good communication with our hotel guests.facilitate communication (=make it easier)· Computers have facilitated global communication.communication + NOUNcommunication skills· Most managers in business spend some time learning communication skills, so that they and their staff can understand each other.a communication system· The natural communication system for humans is speech.
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    沟通(32%),通信(25%),交流(24%),通讯(18%),传达(1%)
    n.通讯,[通信] 通信;交流;信函

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